Issue 06
January 2026
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Wild Eye Issue 06 explores what it means to shape what comes next, carrying a powerful message of turning grief into action and remembering our responsibility to the natural world once the photograph is made and reflection begins. Inside, Thomas D. Mangelsen reflects on Bear 399 and the art of framing nature’s portrait, Margot Raggett marks 10 Years of Remembering Wildlife by showing how loss can fuel lasting conservation impact, and Justin Black shares constructive ways photographers can actively support conservation through their work. Together, these voices remind us that photography is not an endpoint, but an invitation—to advocate, to act, and to help guide the future of the wild places we love.
Featured Landscape Magazine Article
↑ Tien Shan Mountains, Kyrgyzstan Evening on Zvezdochka Glacier. Shrinking glaciers appear dirtier because the melting process concentrates impurities that have accumulated over time and promotes the growth of dark- pigmented organisms, a phenomenon known as biological darkening. This darker surface then absorbs more solar energy, accelerating further melting. FUJIFILM GFX100S and GF FUJINON 45-100mmF4, 1/50 sec at F16, ISO 100
How Photographers Impact Conservation Campaigns
Words and Images by Justin Black
It all could have been different. In recent years, I’ve led a small group of avid photographers on a tour through the little-visited Aysén region of Chilean Patagonia. One of the highlights involves a short walk down a trail to the dramatic waterfalls at the confluence of the beautiful Rio Baker and Rio Nef rivers.
